The TikTok Hack For DIY Raw Hem Jeans
Emma Terry
There's a handful of denim hacks circling the internet, but the raw hem hack is one of our favorites. While wearing your jeans, find your ankle bone and mark your jeans with either a pen or marker (via PopSugar). Next, take off your jeans, and lay them down on a flat surface. Using a pair of fabric scissors, which Revel notes can be purchased from the craft section of any store (she suggests Target), cut a straight, horizontal line across the cuff of one of the pant legs (via TikTok).
Revel suggests saving the bottom to reattach later if you so choose. Fold the jeans evenly in half so that both pant legs line up. Cut the second leg, using your first cut hem as a reference. Now comes the fun part!
Grab both pant leg hems, and rub them vigorously across your carpet. If you don't have carpeting, use any rug or mat to achieve the same look. Your hem should now appear frayed or "raw," perfect for a casual daytime look with a T-shirt or for a night out with some heels. BRB: We have a closet full of skinny jeans to try this on!